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prodigy

[prod-i-jee] / ˈprɒd ɪ dʒi /


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At the age of 6 he was a chess prodigy.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

Nadal was a teenage prodigy who dominated on clay from the moment he won Monte Carlo in 2005, adding the Rome and Roland Garros titles in the following weeks.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

The outrageous antics revolving around the experiences of fretful teen prodigy Malcolm were always anchored by his family’s tight bond.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

By the time anyone was ready to call him a prodigy, he’d spent years honing his skills against the best old-man hoopers Milwaukee had to offer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Who was not a child prodigy but did end up being something of a genius.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green




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